you're so right, i always think about why the pros can't use gps. I know that they're not allowed in amateur events because not everyone could afford one so it creates an imbalance in information. I guess the rule just carries over from amateur rules.
Why won't the PGA, USGA and the R&A get their acts together and allow the caddies to use GPS devices? That would help with the problem of slow-play. These charts or maps could be used as reference data for the caddies if they so choose to use raw data alike these....
Was wondering what the dimensions of the books were? How do you create the book. Just use blank sheets of paper and cut to the dimensions then draw and write notes?
It varies depending on the Tour and the book. In this case, a guy(s) goes to the course ahead of time with a laser and hand draws each hole on regular paper. Once he gets the drawings how he wants, he just makes a bunch of copies, cuts them up, staples them in order in to a book, and sells them to the players and caddies during the practice rounds for about $20. This particular one was maybe 4 inches across and maybe 6-7 inches long.
Here is a link to yardage books with templates already printed. Golf Yardage Books (4 Pack) PGA Tour Template W/Stat Tracking Inserts www.amazon.com/dp/B073W4WRXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TzZLzb70KY3PD
I really geek out about yardage books, so much so that I built a website all about them. Learn how to make one for your own course at www.flaghunting.com
This was super helpful! Thank you!
This is Jaacob Bowden, he's not a cady, he is a pro player (not on the PGA tour yet tho)
you're so right, i always think about why the pros can't use gps. I know that they're not allowed in amateur events because not everyone could afford one so it creates an imbalance in information. I guess the rule just carries over from amateur rules.
Why won't the PGA, USGA and the R&A get their acts together and allow the caddies to use GPS devices? That would help with the problem of slow-play. These charts or maps could be used as reference data for the caddies if they so choose to use raw data alike these....
lso before a pro tourny there are people that go ahead of the players and draw the holes abd put them in a book. The caddy marks them up
do we have to make our own course map strategy? I am deaf I teach myself and want to learn from their secret strategy.
Was wondering what the dimensions of the books were? How do you create the book. Just use blank sheets of paper and cut to the dimensions then draw and write notes?
It varies depending on the Tour and the book. In this case, a guy(s) goes to the course ahead of time with a laser and hand draws each hole on regular paper. Once he gets the drawings how he wants, he just makes a bunch of copies, cuts them up, staples them in order in to a book, and sells them to the players and caddies during the practice rounds for about $20. This particular one was maybe 4 inches across and maybe 6-7 inches long.
Here is a link to yardage books with templates already printed. Golf Yardage Books (4 Pack) PGA Tour Template W/Stat Tracking Inserts www.amazon.com/dp/B073W4WRXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TzZLzb70KY3PD
I really hope they never allow gps or other distance devices on the Tour.
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I guess standardizing units of measurements is out of the question...
Focus
who does the drawing? the caddie? what if he cannot draw?
I thought this was just writing down some recipes while playing
You better not get caught by the NSA...
I really geek out about yardage books, so much so that I built a website all about them. Learn how to make one for your own course at www.flaghunting.com
A pity he doesn't know how to lay the book on a steady surface (like a table} so that the image doesn't
jump around!